Ohio Daycare Worker Charged with Binding Toddler, Leaving Unattended

Katelyn Strohacker, a former day care worker in Pataskala, Ohio, has been charged with child endangerment after admitting to binding a 1-year-old child's hands, feet, and eyes with painter's tape and leaving her unattended for over an hour. The incident occurred on July 21, 2025, at Over the Rainbow Children Center and was reported by the day care director to the child's parents, who then contacted law enforcement on August 7. Strohacker admitted during an investigation that she had done this more than once. She was arrested, released on a $50,000 bond with conditions prohibiting unsupervised contact with minors, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 28. Both Strohacker and her supervisor have been terminated from the day care, which stated it is cooperating fully with law enforcement and prioritizes safety. The case is under grand jury review for potential indictment.